NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Authored by Jimmy Palmere, Lead Content Specialist at CGI Digital CGI Digital proudly presents Hello Nation—an innovative platform that shines a national spotlight on community stories from cities, towns and villages across the country. This vibrant digital space showcases the distinctive charm and unique narratives that define each locale.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Gen AI agents are starting to deliver breakthrough value, but only when companies figure out how to build and orchestrate hundreds of them.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Data center backup and recovery have been top of mind in recent years for state and local governments, and not just because of ransomware. In April 2023, Fort Lauderdale City Hall’s basement flooded after 26 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, knocking the government’s headquarters out of commission and causing IT outages. The city subsequently made it a priority to move servers out of buildings susceptible to flooding and power outages and into the cloud. 2023 set a record for having the most bill
Policy & Politics Journal blog
DECEMBER 4, 2024
by Ringa Raudla, Egert Juuse, Vytautas Kuokštis, Aleksandrs Cepilovs, Matti Ylönen Financial technologies (FinTech) used to be material for science fiction movies, but suddenly they are everywhere.
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The first thing you’ll notice about the 2024 iteration of FedTech magazine’s influencer list is the emergence of chief artificial intelligence officers, who are spearheading chatbot, generative AI and large language model efforts within the federal government. Some agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services, were quick to follow industry in appointing a CAIO to boost data interoperability, streamline processes, improve citizens’ access to government benefits and services, and
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2024
A key task for 21st-century leaders is to develop their own capacity for change while also fostering resilience and adaptability in others across the organization. Heres a blueprint for doing that.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Health care experts are warning that costs for insurance will likely rise again in 2025. One trend that may be contributing to higher insurance costs is the growing market concentration among fewer insurance companies. We recently looked at changes.
Super Library Marketing
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 269 What do you do if you log on to your social media metrics and suddenly notice that your stats are dropping? Your first instinct is probably to panic, but don’t! We will talk through 4 steps to take when this happens in this episode of The Library Marketing Show. Plus we’ll give kudos to a library that managed to receive press coverage for a very important event.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The financial services industry is changing. Leaders who approach banking transformations boldly and engage their whole team in the process may find more success.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we believe in the power of cloud technology to transform healthcare and improve lives. Because of this, at AWS re:Invent 2024 we announced a commitment of up to $2 million in AWS credits to help four Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health (SWH) launchpad awardees address critical unmet challenges in women’s health.
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Each year, Congress budgets billions of dollars for programs that could support American Indian and Alaska Native communities. But much of this money doesn’t reach Tribes. In a new report, we looked at the barriers and other challenges Tribes face.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 3, 2024
AI is changing the way government does business. Through automation, predictive analytics and advanced data analysis, AI is set to enhance operations and service delivery, said Chris Steel AI Practice Lead at AlphaSix, which provides data management platforms and tools for data analysis. “Its transformative potential in government operations is vast, ranging from predictive analytics in defense and law enforcement to automating benefits processing, and everything in between,” he said.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2024
A renewed focus on the 2013 data risk management regulatory standard poses new challenges and opportunities for European and US banks. Achieving compliance will take a structured, top-led approach.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A multi-account strategy is important for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers because it is the foundation of cloud governance and compliance. Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy. In this post, we explore methods for existing AWS public sector customers to prepare for and migrate to a multi-account environment.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Agencies can ensure that their servers are secure from the start by working with a proactive industry partner to implement a comprehensive strategy. The risk of adversaries compromising the IT infrastructure supply chain is ever present, putting agency data and potentially even lives at risk, as evidenced by the Hezbollah pager blasts in September. Agencies must comply with a series of mandates — including last year’s Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Cha
Partnership for Public Service
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Established in 2023, the Partnership for Public Service’s Chief Diversity Officer Bootcamp convened current and aspiring chief diversity officers to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility principles into agency planning. The second cohort of the bootcamp, hosted by the Partnership, convened a group of 11 federal leaders from eight agencies in October to focus on a range of issues related to DEIA, such as change and talent management and workforce data analytics.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Healthcare organizations are well positioned to offer healthcare content to improve consumer experience and care outcomes, achieve marketing objectives, and create a diversified revenue source.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
During AWS re:Invent 2024, an Innovation Session presented by Worldwide Public Sector Vice President Dave Levy illustrated how AWS empowers customers to innovate and tackle critical challenges faster and more efficiently using cloud technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI ). Take a few minutes to read this post and learn more about the transformative initiatives, inspiring customer stories, and technological developments that help AWS public sector customers improve life on Earth.
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
Park Leaders
DECEMBER 3, 2024
“Signs don’t do much. It’s the educational programs where you’re actually talking to people that are the most effective in changing behaviors.” Sean Underhill is a park ranger from Prescott, Arizona helping get city-level park programs up and running. He shares insights into their extensive volunteer efforts and a new ranger program that is building a bridge between parks and local communities.
The City Fix
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Livability is key to the quality of city life as we look to the future. We dont have to look far into that future to see how this plays out on the streets. On Sunday, December 15, 1974, a group.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What does it really take to lead a nation effectively? The former Prime Minister of the UK shares a lot of practical tips for successful leadership.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we are committed to empowering our partners to accelerate their cloud innovation journeys. Our AWS Partner Transformation Program (PTP) is an important part of this commitment, offering comprehensive assessment, training, and enablement to help our public sector partners build successful and profitable AWS-based businesses.
Advertiser: Noratek
The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
Professional Grant Writer
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Federal grants offer funding for businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and other government institutions, institutes of higher education, and Native American tribes, to support projects. The post How to apply for a federal grant: A step-by-step guide appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 6, 2024
East Orange, NJ just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 2, 2024
How tech leaders organize and manage teams, talent, IT architecture, and costs may dramatically shift in the next decade as a result of generative AI. Here’s what to consider.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In critical moments when every second counts, justice and public safety ( JPS ) agencies need technology solutions that are secure, reliable, and fast. But outdated legacy systems hold these agencies back: they’re clunky, slow to innovate, and vulnerable to cyber-attacks, weather events, and other disasters. To address these needs, CentralSquare is on a mission to migrate more than 1,000 on-premises JPS agency workloads to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud.
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
Barrett & Greene
DECEMBER 2, 2024
We were involved in a meeting the other day, in which a couple of participants were talking about agile government. We hear that term with frequency these days but admit to being a bit foggy on the meaning. We thought we were the only ones, but then someone asked for a definition (which made us happy) and it turned out that there were at least a few acceptable definitions.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Sustainability has become an increasingly pressing priority for communities across the globe. The impacts of climate change , resource scarcity, and environmental degradation are no longer distant concerns—they are realities that demand action. As stewards of local wellbeing , municipalities are uniquely positioned to lead efforts that foster sustainability.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The driving force behind one of Trkiyes leading banking apps explains how an offshoot of the countrys largest listed bank was able to outperform hundreds of competing fintechs.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of business innovation for over 140 years. The school has a long-standing emphasis on the use of data and technology in both its research of business ideas and its approach to student learning. In keeping with this philosophy, Wharton fully migrated its infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2020 so it could move quickly and adapt to the latest technological advancements.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
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